Question
Both passages consider the influence of government on people’s private lives. Which two excerpts demonstrate how government influences citizens' private lives?
A.
To be expected, some are poking fun at the cupcake ban and blaming first lady Michelle Obama’s healthy eating initiatives for messing with a harmless tradition. (Cupcake Ban)
B.
While parents may scoff and kids may mourn the lack of sweet treats, experts say food at school does make a difference. (Cupcake Ban)
C.
“It’s not fair to say to the food service providers that they are not allowed to sell candy and soda but then say it’s perfectly fine for 30 parents to bring in cupcakes for the whole class 30 times a year.” (Cupcake Ban)
D.
The reader-greeter at Danielle’s house announced that Emily was carrying one pair of unregistered blue jeans, ruining any possibility of surprising Danielle with the gift. (Emily’s Smart New Clothes)
E.
Danielle greeted Emily and led her into the basement. Three other friends were standing around, talking. One of them, Thomas, held a pair of old scissors spotted with rust. (Emily's Smart New Clothes)
A.
To be expected, some are poking fun at the cupcake ban and blaming first lady Michelle Obama’s healthy eating initiatives for messing with a harmless tradition. (Cupcake Ban)
B.
While parents may scoff and kids may mourn the lack of sweet treats, experts say food at school does make a difference. (Cupcake Ban)
C.
“It’s not fair to say to the food service providers that they are not allowed to sell candy and soda but then say it’s perfectly fine for 30 parents to bring in cupcakes for the whole class 30 times a year.” (Cupcake Ban)
D.
The reader-greeter at Danielle’s house announced that Emily was carrying one pair of unregistered blue jeans, ruining any possibility of surprising Danielle with the gift. (Emily’s Smart New Clothes)
E.
Danielle greeted Emily and led her into the basement. Three other friends were standing around, talking. One of them, Thomas, held a pair of old scissors spotted with rust. (Emily's Smart New Clothes)
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The two excerpts that demonstrate how government influences citizens' private lives are:
A.
To be expected, some are poking fun at the cupcake ban and blaming first lady Michelle Obama’s healthy eating initiatives for messing with a harmless tradition. (Cupcake Ban)
C.
“It’s not fair to say to the food service providers that they are not allowed to sell candy and soda but then say it’s perfectly fine for 30 parents to bring in cupcakes for the whole class 30 times a year.” (Cupcake Ban)
Both excerpts comment on government policies related to food in schools and how they affect personal choices regarding treats and traditions.
A.
To be expected, some are poking fun at the cupcake ban and blaming first lady Michelle Obama’s healthy eating initiatives for messing with a harmless tradition. (Cupcake Ban)
C.
“It’s not fair to say to the food service providers that they are not allowed to sell candy and soda but then say it’s perfectly fine for 30 parents to bring in cupcakes for the whole class 30 times a year.” (Cupcake Ban)
Both excerpts comment on government policies related to food in schools and how they affect personal choices regarding treats and traditions.